Boo at the Zoo, a Halloween tradition at the Gladys Porter Zoo, is an alternative to trick or treating on the streets. Guests will be able to enjoy over 50 carnival-style games and treat stations along with a spooktacular Haunted House. Zoo members get in early at 5:00 p.m. Discounted pre-sale tickets will be on sale in the Zoo office for $2.50 for both adults and children. After October 29th, ticket prices will go up to $3.50 per person. Zoo members receive free tickets which can be picked up in the membership office. For more information please call (956) 546-7187 or visit www.gpz.org.

Upcoming Events

Highlighting the season’s exhibit is a Children’s Coloring Book illustrated exclusively for the museum by Don Breeden. Come and experience a one of a kind of collection of authentic and indigenous textiles and art.

Many themes in U.S. history pertain to the Fort Brown. These includes: the Mexican American War, The US Civil War, World War 1, yellow fever research, women in the military and Tejanos in the military.… Continue Reading Boo at the Zoo

As my eye peers through the viewfinder of my camera, I’m mindful of my vision before I weigh down on my shutter release. To capture a series of photographs that shows the viewer a glimpse… Continue Reading Boo at the Zoo

The Brownsville Raid was an historic event of racial injustice against the 167 Buffalo Soldiers of the 25th Infantry, on August 13, 1906. The 167 Buffalo Soldiers of the 25th Infantry stationed at the Fort… Continue Reading Boo at the Zoo

War and Peace on the Rio Grande 1846-1876 A Traveling Exhibit is open to the public UTRGV Visitors Center Edinburg Campus. Special Events Wednesday, February 20, 2019 “Just a Ferry Ride to Freedom” Documentary… Continue Reading Boo at the Zoo

Join us for this wonderful art class and unleash your inner artist. Night of Canvas is a monthly event scheduled the last Friday of every month at 7pm. All proceeds go to the operation cost… Continue Reading Boo at the Zoo

Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy embark on a magical mystery tour of the Land of Narnia through the wardrobe. They encounter the wicked White Witch, representing the forces of evil, and the King of the… Continue Reading Boo at the Zoo

“A Little Bit of Mexico” began in 1953 as a small-scale style show and has grown to be a full-blown cultural and educational event with the involvement of the entire community. It is IWA’s primary… Continue Reading Boo at the Zoo

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